Clinical Trials Research Data Integration Lead

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Research Data
Integration Lead to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide research initiative and
partnership between Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust,
Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning
Group. We seek to harnesses Oxford’s world-leading cancer research from our
growing network of 1,000+ members who are working in cancer-related fields.



The Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO) is part of the Oxford Cancer
network and is responsible for the set up and management of clinical trials
and studies in early cancer detection, precision prevention and early phase
drug trials (first in human to randomised phase II).



The role requires a competent and multi-skilled data manager with proficiency
in programming, to lead development, integration and maintenance of cancer
data information systems to support clinical trials. The role will focus on
supporting the established database, web systems, and frameworks for high-
throughput data processing and integration. The role will also involve
utilising high-performance computing clusters, storage systems, databases, and
web applications to manage and integrate cancer data. This is a diverse role
and will involve contributing to database and software development projects at
all stages of their lifecycle.





The post holder will be managed by the Strategic Data Platform Development
Lead, and responsible to the OCTO Trial Management Director.





The post is based at Oxford Cancer, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE and is
offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31st March 2027.





**About you**



You will have a postgraduate degree with a significant computer
science/bioinformatics component and demonstrable experience of clinical
trials data management, including working to Good Clinical Practice standards,
and the legislation applicable to the conduct of clinical trials in the UK
(Candidates with less experience or qualifications may be considered for Grade
7) **.** You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of R/Python
related to data processing and analytic pipelines. You will have previous
project management experience for the planning, development, roll-out, and
support of client-facing software systems.



You will have excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communications
skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels of organisational
seniority, along with a disciplined and professional approach to work, ability
to work unsupervised and to contribute as an effective member of the team to
deliver team-orientated goals. Demonstrable decision-making skills and the
ability to apply original thought in order to develop appropriate solutions to
complex administrative and management problems is essential.





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





* An excellent contributory pension scheme


* 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)


* A comprehensive range of childcare services


* Family leave schemes


* Cycle loan scheme


* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs






**Application Process**



If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Pearson at
sarah.pearson@oncology.ox.ac.uk .





You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you
meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact
details of two referees as part of your online application.





Only applications received before noon on **7th January 2025** can be
considered.








**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**